Speeding Ticket
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If you are guilty, and you say you can't go to court, send them a check for $185. This means that they will need to send you , by law, a check back for $6. When you get the check, throw it away.
Computers are taking over all transactions and your points can not be reported until all transactions have been completed, Since they are waiting for a cancelled check that they will never get, it stays in limbo for about six months and then gets dumped from existance by the computer. No Points .....!!!
Computers are taking over all transactions and your points can not be reported until all transactions have been completed, Since they are waiting for a cancelled check that they will never get, it stays in limbo for about six months and then gets dumped from existance by the computer. No Points .....!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by Bob Aittama
If you are guilty, and you say you can't go to court, send them a check for $185. This means that they will need to send you , by law, a check back for $6. When you get the check, throw it away.
Computers are taking over all transactions and your points can not be reported until all transactions have been completed, Since they are waiting for a cancelled check that they will never get, it stays in limbo for about six months and then gets dumped from existance by the computer. No Points .....!!!
Computers are taking over all transactions and your points can not be reported until all transactions have been completed, Since they are waiting for a cancelled check that they will never get, it stays in limbo for about six months and then gets dumped from existance by the computer. No Points .....!!!
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Originally Posted by spdislife
That's an urban legend, don't believe it
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From: Louisville TN
St. Jude Donor 06
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
Do the crime, pay the fine... its part of the risk of going that fast... its not like you weren't speeding.... you just got unlucky and got caught... I've seen the "Im a veteran" defense in court, and the judge said, "Then you should have the good sense not to go so fast"..
Not saying that will happen, but I've seen it...
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
I've also seen the other side of the Vets.... the guys that give the rest of you a bad name... Pulled a Marine over for drunk driving... I try and give him a break.... and he starts saying "You stupid civilians don't know anything about what its like, I'm on leave and cant get arrested right now"... me, having served in the Armed Forces... didn't appreciate that, but still let it slide... so I tried AGAIN to get the guy to understand I was attempting to give him a break, told him I was in the Navy before, and he said... "OHHHH, that explains it... Navy aint the Military"... Then the guy stood up and squared his shoulders up on me... (big mistake)... Unfortunately he left me no choice... DUI, trip to jail... military or not.. your not killing anybody with your 3000 lb car on my watch...
Not saying that will happen, but I've seen it...
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
I've also seen the other side of the Vets.... the guys that give the rest of you a bad name... Pulled a Marine over for drunk driving... I try and give him a break.... and he starts saying "You stupid civilians don't know anything about what its like, I'm on leave and cant get arrested right now"... me, having served in the Armed Forces... didn't appreciate that, but still let it slide... so I tried AGAIN to get the guy to understand I was attempting to give him a break, told him I was in the Navy before, and he said... "OHHHH, that explains it... Navy aint the Military"... Then the guy stood up and squared his shoulders up on me... (big mistake)... Unfortunately he left me no choice... DUI, trip to jail... military or not.. your not killing anybody with your 3000 lb car on my watch...
Le Mans Master
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by DAVS Y2K
No, really it's true. But they left out the part that tells you in order to make this work, when you send out the check for $185 you must cross your fingers, click your heels 3 times and then sneeze. Follow these additional rules and it's a sure thing.
That's a good one
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From: yardley, pa 19067
Try to take off work and fight the ticket!! Don't listen to these people that just tell you to plead guilty. Your innocent till proven guilty in this country and a ticket is no different than any other crime. I took off work for my ticket(53 in a 35 zone), met the cop before the trial, he let me plead guilty to 40 in a 35 zone. That was a fine with no points in Pa.!! It's all about revenue for the town, they just want your money.
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From: Geneva, IL Bring back the Chief!
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Originally Posted by bigred6906
noooooooooo do NOT Pay the ticket!!! Find an attorney that deals with speeding tickets and they will most likely charge you between $60-$90 to take care of it for you. They go to court for you and everything. By paying the ticket you are pleading guilty to the offense and then you get points on your license. Accumulation of these points can lead to suspension of license or a trip to driving school. Trust me I have had at least 6 or 7 speeding tickets and I only had to pay court fees ($150)one time out of all my tickets! Around here there is a place called Ticket Defense Team. Find yourself a similar place in your area!! With this method I am telling you, no points on your license and no traffic school!!
In IL we call it "requesting supervision". 4 hour school and another $25-50. Then don't get burned for another year.
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From: osage beach mo
call lawyer, fix ticket, no points, its easy, done it many many times, that is why there are lawyers, so you can do whatever you want and get a way with it, ask OJ simpson 
sad truth huh
I would have tried the military thing also anything is worth a try
sad truth huhI would have tried the military thing also anything is worth a try
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From: Baton Rouge LA
Originally Posted by Bob Aittama
If you are guilty, and you say you can't go to court, send them a check for $185. This means that they will need to send you , by law, a check back for $6. When you get the check, throw it away.
Computers are taking over all transactions and your points can not be reported until all transactions have been completed, Since they are waiting for a cancelled check that they will never get, it stays in limbo for about six months and then gets dumped from existance by the computer. No Points .....!!!
Computers are taking over all transactions and your points can not be reported until all transactions have been completed, Since they are waiting for a cancelled check that they will never get, it stays in limbo for about six months and then gets dumped from existance by the computer. No Points .....!!!
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From: Newberry FL
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
If they offer the option of taking a defensive driving course and the ticket won't appear on your record, take it. Otherwise, you admit you were speeding - pay the fine and move on. Next time, perhaps slow down to the legal limit (or closer to it). Sorry you got ticketed, but that's the risk you take.
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From: I finished a Marathon, did you? Michigan
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Here in Michigan, I have pled to a lesser charge of impeding traffic, paid the fine and recieved no points on my license. Plus it is not a moving infraction. You can also call the court to see if you can do this seeing how they only want your money anyway. Best of luck to you
Instructor
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From: Regina Sask
Originally Posted by KernelDee
Seems to me that your insurance rates need to go up if this is normal driving to you. You should pay higher premiums to offset those of us that won't need the insurance as often. 
Heel & Toe
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From: San Jose CA
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
Do the crime, pay the fine... its part of the risk of going that fast... its not like you weren't speeding.... you just got unlucky and got caught... I've seen the "Im a veteran" defense in court, and the judge said, "Then you should have the good sense not to go so fast"..
Not saying that will happen, but I've seen it...
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
I've also seen the other side of the Vets.... the guys that give the rest of you a bad name... Pulled a Marine over for drunk driving... I try and give him a break.... and he starts saying "You stupid civilians don't know anything about what its like, I'm on leave and cant get arrested right now"... me, having served in the Armed Forces... didn't appreciate that, but still let it slide... so I tried AGAIN to get the guy to understand I was attempting to give him a break, told him I was in the Navy before, and he said... "OHHHH, that explains it... Navy aint the Military"... Then the guy stood up and squared his shoulders up on me... (big mistake)... Unfortunately he left me no choice... DUI, trip to jail... military or not.. your not killing anybody with your 3000 lb car on my watch...
Not saying that will happen, but I've seen it...
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
I've also seen the other side of the Vets.... the guys that give the rest of you a bad name... Pulled a Marine over for drunk driving... I try and give him a break.... and he starts saying "You stupid civilians don't know anything about what its like, I'm on leave and cant get arrested right now"... me, having served in the Armed Forces... didn't appreciate that, but still let it slide... so I tried AGAIN to get the guy to understand I was attempting to give him a break, told him I was in the Navy before, and he said... "OHHHH, that explains it... Navy aint the Military"... Then the guy stood up and squared his shoulders up on me... (big mistake)... Unfortunately he left me no choice... DUI, trip to jail... military or not.. your not killing anybody with your 3000 lb car on my watch...
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From: Indianapolis IN
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Originally Posted by Rizzo1
I've always ad a problem with this thought. What does speeding have to do with insurance rates? Nothing. Now if he said that he had 3 accidents lately I would agree but speeding has NOTHING to do with accidents at all. If you are doing 90 mph on a straight road with no traffic then it's not dangerous. If you do 90 mph on a heavy travelled road with lots of curves then look out. You're risking someone else's life as well as your own. I have absolutely no problem doing 100 plus mph on a highway where there is no traffic. When you come up to traffic...slow down. The key is to drive smart.
Last edited by Cocked and Locked; Feb 18, 2006 at 07:23 PM.
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Originally Posted by sandmanusd
Do the crime, pay the fine... its part of the risk of going that fast... its not like you weren't speeding.... you just got unlucky and got caught... I've seen the "Im a veteran" defense in court, and the judge said, "Then you should have the good sense not to go so fast"..
Not saying that will happen, but I've seen it...
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
I've also seen the other side of the Vets.... the guys that give the rest of you a bad name... Pulled a Marine over for drunk driving... I try and give him a break.... and he starts saying "You stupid civilians don't know anything about what its like, I'm on leave and cant get arrested right now"... me, having served in the Armed Forces... didn't appreciate that, but still let it slide... so I tried AGAIN to get the guy to understand I was attempting to give him a break, told him I was in the Navy before, and he said... "OHHHH, that explains it... Navy aint the Military"... Then the guy stood up and squared his shoulders up on me... (big mistake)... Unfortunately he left me no choice... DUI, trip to jail... military or not.. your not killing anybody with your 3000 lb car on my watch...
Not saying that will happen, but I've seen it...
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
I've also seen the other side of the Vets.... the guys that give the rest of you a bad name... Pulled a Marine over for drunk driving... I try and give him a break.... and he starts saying "You stupid civilians don't know anything about what its like, I'm on leave and cant get arrested right now"... me, having served in the Armed Forces... didn't appreciate that, but still let it slide... so I tried AGAIN to get the guy to understand I was attempting to give him a break, told him I was in the Navy before, and he said... "OHHHH, that explains it... Navy aint the Military"... Then the guy stood up and squared his shoulders up on me... (big mistake)... Unfortunately he left me no choice... DUI, trip to jail... military or not.. your not killing anybody with your 3000 lb car on my watch...
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Originally Posted by ericdwong
I've done this many times (traffic tickets and court, that is) DO NOT just pay it. Go to court. Show up in full dress uniform, and plead guilty. If your record is even somewhat clean you will most likely get a reduction in speed if not probation. If you dont cop an attitude and be argumentative, the worst thing that will happen is everything stands.
Edit, read the part about not being able to make it. Typically if you have a court date, you can request a new date if you have prior obligations and you can prove it. This isnt a bad idea anyway as it increases your chances of the cop not showing up.
Edit, read the part about not being able to make it. Typically if you have a court date, you can request a new date if you have prior obligations and you can prove it. This isnt a bad idea anyway as it increases your chances of the cop not showing up.
